- 1). Gather your scrap steel. It may be difficult to distinguish scrap steel from steel that you can reuse yourself. Before deciding to recycle a piece, make sure that you won't be able to use it for a future project. This is especially important if you operate a construction company. A steel beam, for example, may be too small for your current project, but it might be perfect for your next one.
- 2). Determine the type of scrap steel you're recycling. While construction steel is common in large quantities, there are other types. For example, you might have scrap steel from a car or a broken appliance.
- 3). Locate centers in your area that recycle scrap steel. You can find centers by contacting a local government office or by using online resources, such as the Steel Recycling Locator offered through the Steel Recycling Institute or the Recycling Center Locator by Earth911.com. Type in the type of steel you're recycling and your zip code to find recyclers near you.
- 4). Contact the center before taking your scrap steel to ensure it accepts the type you have. For example, some will recycle steel from appliances and cars but not from construction sites. Before hauling all your scrap steel in, it's important to make sure the center recycles the type you have.
- 5). Take your scrap steel to the center you located. Be sure to let the recycling service worker know what type it is.
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